2002 Toyota Camry - A Car that's an Owner's Dream

AS

Panthersville, Georgia

Overall

5.0

Value

5.0

Performance

4.0

Style

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Fuel Economy

5.0

Reliability

5.0

2002 Toyota Camry - A Car that's an Owner's Dream

The main thing about the Toyota Camry (this is hardly a secret) is its utter dependability. I bought the car third hand, when it already had 100,000 miles on it, but barring one or two repairs it gave perfect service. In addition to having a smooth ride, the confidence that the car gives makes driving a joy.

The main thing about the Toyota Camry (this is hardly a secret) is its utter dependability. I bought the car third hand, when it already had 100,000 miles on it, but barring one or two repairs it gave perfect service. In addition to having a smooth ride, the confidence that the car gives makes driving a joy.

Story

It's not a joke how many times I almost tried opening another car of the same color, make and model without realizing it's somebody else's car. You can imagine my embarrassment at occasional suspicious, dirty looks I got!

It's not a joke how many times I almost tried opening another car of the same color, make and model without realizing it's somebody else's car. You can imagine my embarrassment at occasional suspicious, dirty looks I got!

Pros

1.) Utter dependability. I bought the car with 100,000 miles on it. I added another 80,000 in about two years. I drove from Austin to Houston, from Houston to Urbana, Il, from Urbana all the way to Myrtle Beach, SC, and also from Atlanta to Boston. Never a problem. The air conditioning worked fine, brakes needed basic servicing, and noise was minimal considering the mileage.
2.) It's one of the prettier Camry models. Even the newer one lacks the smooth, graceful lines of the 2002 model. I think that, like the Jaguar and BMW, the older designs are much better.
3.) It's remarkably fuel effic... (more)

1.) Utter dependability. I bought the car with 100,000 miles on it. I added another 80,000 in about two years. I drove from Austin to Houston, from Houston to Urbana, Il, from Urbana all the way to Myrtle Beach, SC, and also from Atlanta to Boston. Never a problem. The air conditioning worked fine, brakes needed basic servicing, and noise was minimal considering the mileage.
2.) It's one of the prettier Camry models. Even the newer one lacks the smooth, graceful lines of the 2002 model. I think that, like the Jaguar and BMW, the older designs are much better.
3.) It's remarkably fuel efficient. A spacious car that gives nearly 30 miles per gallon after running 100,000 miles is a treasure.
4.) The huge advantage of driving arguably the most popular car in the U.S. is that parts are readily available on the internet.

Cons

It's really hard to think of any downside regarding the Toyota Camry. One point I would make is that the bumper in front and back is made of flimsy plastic that is quite prone to damage. I would certainly prefer something more substantial and scratch proof.

It's really hard to think of any downside regarding the Toyota Camry. One point I would make is that the bumper in front and back is made of flimsy plastic that is quite prone to damage. I would certainly prefer something more substantial and scratch proof.

2002 Toyota Camry - Reliable vehicle.

Victoria

Menlo, Georgia

Overall

4.0

Value

5.0

Performance

4.0

Style

5.0

Comfort

4.0

Fuel Economy

4.0

Reliability

5.0

2002 Toyota Camry - Reliable vehicle.

Recently my wife and I purchased a used 2002 Toyota Camry. We needed an extra vehicle to alleviate some of the wear and tear on our other car, and the Camry has definitely fulfilled its obligation. We frequently take weekend trips that are an hour or more away. In addition to this, we have made trips over six hours away. Not once during these trips have we had a single issue with the vehicle. The car drives great and almost seems like it's driving itself at times. The ride is smooth and easy. Outside of regular oil changes and minor interior fixes here and there, we've never had a major problem with the vehicle. The exterior of the car is a beautiful champagne color that does a great job of hiding scratches. Having said all of this, there are issues with the car. The interior lights ha... (more)

Recently my wife and I purchased a used 2002 Toyota Camry. We needed an extra vehicle to alleviate some of the wear and tear on our other car, and the Camry has definitely fulfilled its obligation. We frequently take weekend trips that are an hour or more away. In addition to this, we have made trips over six hours away. Not once during these trips have we had a single issue with the vehicle. The car drives great and almost seems like it's driving itself at times. The ride is smooth and easy. Outside of regular oil changes and minor interior fixes here and there, we've never had a major problem with the vehicle. The exterior of the car is a beautiful champagne color that does a great job of hiding scratches. Having said all of this, there are issues with the car. The interior lights have constantly been a source of problems. No matter how many times we change them, they never seem to properly work. Most of the time we have to hit the dash in order to get the A/C lights to come on. The factory stereo for the vehicle has a very poor sound quality. No matter how many times you adjust. As I said, all issues we've had with the vehicle are very minor. All in all, we are very happy with the vehicle and couldn't ask for a better car for the price we paid for it.

Story

We recently drove the vehicle to Louisville, KY, to a friend's wedding. We really enjoyed talking the back roads and enjoying the scenery on our drive to and from Kentucky.

We recently drove the vehicle to Louisville, KY, to a friend's wedding. We really enjoyed talking the back roads and enjoying the scenery on our drive to and from Kentucky.

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2011 Toyota Camry - Milton Martin Toyota Gainesville

DS

Gainesville, Georgia

Overall

5.0

Facility

5.0

Process

4.0

Quality

5.0

Service

5.0

2011 Toyota Camry - Milton Martin Toyota Gainesville

The sales agent was very patient and answered all our questions to the best he could. He also negotiated on the price and gave us the best deal. He had to make several runs to and from management but we got the best price. Overall, it was a great buying experience.

The sales agent was very patient and answered all our questions to the best he could. He also negotiated on the price and gave us the best deal. He had to make several runs to and from management but we got the best price. Overall, it was a great buying experience.